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🌱 Patch AM: Ready to actually enjoy winter in Edina this January?
And on the Edina Patch calendar - Actual Past Masters Degee
Good morning Edina! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Ready to actually enjoy winter in Edina this January?
- How Edina’s CAKE-Off is changing—and how you can join in
- Which 2025 Edina stories grabbed the most clicks and controversy?
Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Edinafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Cold with periods of sun, with a high of 12 and low of 8 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Mainly cloudy, temps: high: 22, low: 2.
- Sunday: P.M. freezing drizzle; cloudy, with a high of 29 and low of 22 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Bring Joy to Your January (edinamag.com) — Edina offers plenty of ways to stay active and upbeat in January, from free walking tracks at Braemar Field and Edina High School to skating at Centennial Lakes and Braemar Arena. Families can enjoy Open Dome nights, Tot Time, and full-moon snowshoeing, while adults treat themselves to local cafés, chocolate shops, and peaceful walks at Bredesen Park. 
Find out what's happening in Edinafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
2. Edina's CAKE-Off Has a Sweet New Spin (edinamag.com) — Edina residents can satisfy their sweet tooth and support local schools at the evening CAKE-Off fundraiser for the Edina Education Fund on January 29 at the Mahon Center. Home bakers and pros will auction off show-stopping cakes and desserts, with attendees voting on their favorites. Registration and contest rules are available at edinaedfund.org.
3. Top 10 read Edina Sun Current articles in 2025 (hometownsource.com) — Edina residents can revisit 2025’s biggest local stories, from the city’s first cannabis dispensary and new Southdale Center retailers to key City Council decisions on development, tree removal, and business support. The list also highlights a high-profile murder charge involving an Edina man, a major local entertainment venue’s bankruptcy, and new dining and café options around town.
4. It's Time To Start Preparing for Summer Camp Adventures (edinamag.com) — An Edina pediatrician from Southdale Pediatrics shares practical steps local families should take now to get kids ready for summer camp, from physicals and medication plans to homesickness and safety questions. She and American Camp Association leaders explain what to ask camps about health staff, extreme weather planning, food allergies, and emergency response so Edina parents can choose safe, supportive programs.
5. NATIONAL Okla. assistant let go, Ohio ordinance, NSA lawsuit, TGNCNB emergency fund (windycitytimes.com) — Edina hoops fans will notice hometown star Paige Bueckers getting national recognition, as she’s honored for leading UConn to an NCAA title and becoming the WNBA’s top draft pick. Her achievement appears in a wide-ranging LGBTQ+ news roundup covering discrimination cases, policy fights, and community milestones across the country.
📸 Around Edina
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Edina
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- Actual Past Masters Degee
Lake Harriet Lodge AF&AM , 4519 France Ave S , Minneapolis
8:00 am - 2026 Officers Installation
Lake Harriet Masonic Lodge , 4519 France Ave S , Minneapolis - Bluedog - Entertainment Series
Edina, MN Calendar , 7700 York Ave. S. , Edina
6:00 pm - Baby Storytime
Linden Hill Community Library , 2900 West 43rd Street , Minneapolis
10:00 am - Warm Up with Clean Energy at Centennial Lakes Park!
Edina, MN Calendar , 7499 France Avenue S , Edina
4:00 pm - Open Skate
Edina, MN Calendar , 7501 Ikola Way , Edina
11:30 am - Special Town Hall Meeting
Edina, MN Calendar
6:00 pm - Family Storytime
Linden Hill Community Library , 2900 West 43rd Street , Minneapolis
10:00 am
Saturday January 3
Sunday January 4
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
📣 Edina Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Move and Groove
Saint Louis Park Library , 3240 Library Lane , St. Louis Park
9:30 am - Youth Game Day
Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
1:00 pm - Artist Reception: Sacred Threads Work by Susan Bring
Capp Center St. Paul , 1375 St. Paul Ave , St. Paul
1:00 pm - Pokémon Collectible Card Club
Saint Louis Park Library , 3240 Library Lane , St. Louis Park
2:00 pm
Friday January 2
Sunday January 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- As the year 2025 comes to an end, I just want to say how much I love our little neighborhood.
We have lived here 49 years and have seen many turnovers through the years. The best is that we have a real multi-generational neighborhood family… (Nextdoor Birchcrest) - I noticed yesterday that the new noise walls along eastbound Hwy 62 near the Penn Ave exit completely blocks the sun so there is no ice melting on that portion of Hwy 62 for about 1/4 mile.
Traffic slowed down to avoid slipping on the black ice! (Nextdoor Creek Valley Off Tracy)
Ok Edina! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I just lost interest.
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